KittenPaw Jewellery

Always having a flair to be creative my recent venture is down the jewellery making road... Using buttons, bows and flowers I have created a jewellery line KittenPaw. All things girlie and all things kitsch! Soon to be sold on Etsy as well as shops around Cornwall.





View my Etsy Shop HERE

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Editorial Shoot

Late 2010 I got speaking with Plymouth based photographer Chris Conway. He was looking to shoot editorial style fashion images: very sophisticated, high fashion with big accessories, polished hair and dramatic make-up. I was extremely interested in collaborating with Chris. The concept of the shoot was something I had not tried before and having a theme to work by made it more of a challenge. He sent me some imagery to understand the feel he wanted to achieve.

The clothes were to be sexy and very sheer, enough to cover the model but also to add a mystique of femininity. I began designing the outfits; researching into underwear styles and 1940’s pin up fashion. The shoot was to be in black and white so colour was not needed, but texture a must. Being on a strict budget I searched the local fabric shops for luscious looking fabrics that wouldn’t “break the bank”. I found a gorgeous cotton satin that had a light stiffness to it with a soft shine appearance and slight stretch. I then decided to use lace to add the textural element. My idea for the clothes was to create simple designs with lace paneling, ruffles and gathers.

The designs: From Left to Right.
Lace Jumpsuit with Hood. High Waisted paneled Shorts with Bandeau Top. High Waisted Curve Paneled Skirt with Halterneck Top. Complete Lace Dress with bottom Ruffle. Side Lace Bodice with Gathered Lace Shorts. Side Lace Trim Skirt with Body Suit.

I set to work making the clothes, having a strict time scale and small budget I couldn’t afford to make mistakes.

On the day of the shoot Chris Conway had organized two models Georgina Mee and Diana Green as well as hair stylist Lyndy Ewings and make up artists Rebecca Searle.

We got together and started styling and dressing the models. They looked amazing and fortunately the clothes fit. Here are the pics...

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Photo-shoot Practice Day!

So with a fashion shoot lined up for next week I thought I'd better get some practice in. Using my boyfriends Canon 450D, we went for a drive to find a good location......

First spot: Saltram House.
This is a gorgeous place for walks, country side and fairy tale themed photo-shoots but for practicing with the camera definitely not fun! I got one decent picture of the only flowers that were blooming...


Feeling bored but wanting to enjoy the sunshine we decided to drive around a bit more and ended up going to Marshmills flyover. A combination of urban concrete walls covered in graffiti next to a river surrounded by woods. Just walking to the spot I managed to get some images of Leon under the walk way bridges. I love the way the sunlight brightens up the back scenery while the lights from the tunnel light up Leon.
The graffiti covered towers underneath the dual carriage way make awesome back drops for shoots. Although very over used, its what you create from it!
Here are my pics from today.....








Getting back in to photography I have set up a Flickr account to upload my images too so come follow me on there www.flickr.com/stephaniedemelzab

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Sequin Playsuit ^.^

Hmmm so I was searching through my box of fabric and came across an old design from college that I never got round to finishing! Fabric already cut; all I had to do was sew it together.....

Sequin Playsuit with deep curved pockets from the Parabola Collection.....

Initial Illustration to photo-shoot image...

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lolita Shoot...

In my second year at college I based my collection on the street fashions of Japan, mainly focusing on the Lolita style. Interpreting classic fashion themes such as gothic, punk, and fairy tale to design garments that are theatrical yet still wearable.

The Designs

On the Catwalk

Since then I have used the clothes in various shoots, but never had them photographed together.... and so my latest idea unravels..... Gorgeous model and fellow designer Debbie Daiquiri mentioned she's planning a shoot with a new fresh face Suzanne Burchell, and suggested we use my designs and me as photographer! I am so excited about this. Haven't photographed a shoot in a long while but have all the ideas of what imagery I want to create.

Here is my shoot moodboard:



I'm hoping to combine the theatrical lolita look with sexy, high fashion attitude. OTT accessories, lace and ruffles, sexy shoes, fantasy make-up and of course eye catching poses. Cant wait, one week and four days!

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Research..

I've been busy researching for inspirational images for my new fashion collection and the photo-shoot theme. I get totally lost in the galleries on fashionising.com and love searching other blogs for imagery and photographers.
Late last night I came across an amazing photographer, Bruno Dayan. His work his beautiful. From the theme to the colour hues. Each picture absolve atmosphere.

I chose these images as my favorite from his website. I would
love to replicate the feel and elegance of these images with my designs. The pictures are very classical and elegant in appearance with a twist of gothic attitude. Exactly the feel I am trying to create with my new collection.







I especially love the center picture. The location is just amazing, then the stance of the models and to finish it off the colour hues and contrast.

When my latest collection is finished I definitely plan to create this kind of image.

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Busy Sewing.....

With my latest commission finished I am able to get back to my new collection "Little Black Dress".
The collection consists of a range of dresses and outer garments. Inspired by Gothic and burlesque styles the collection combines luxury fabrics with prints to create high fashion, glamorous outfits; while black remains the continuing colour theme.

There are seven outfits within the collection. And until all seven outfits are made I am trying my best NOT to show off the designs…. But here is a little sneaky peek at one of the garments in production!

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Kelly with Butterflies in her hair.....

Illustration of beautiful Kelly Emonds.
I tried to use pale tones and keep it simple as apposed to my usual dark, gothic style.

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illustration of the Gorgeous.....

Cassy....

This amazing lady has modelled for me several times before and I can't wait to get planning a shoot with her again...

Cassy, unfortunately, isn't on facebook, but to see previous shoots starring the beautiful Cassy view my fashion page HERE!

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Ruby Rascal...

After making a sexy Jessica Rabbit dress for burlesque beauty Ruby Rascal she asked me if I could illustrate an image of her too ....
I chose to have a back ground of theater curtains and heart confetti to match her performances.
Ruby Rascal aka Serena-June Horgan is one of Plymouth's sassy and retro burlesque dancers. Having regular shows at Annabell's Cabaret night club, Ruby Rascal is one lady not to take your eyes off... Ruby Rascal aims to Tease and please…

Check out this sexy lady on Facebook.... Don't forget to 'Like' ^.^




More illustrations soon to be uploaded to the fashion page so check it out!

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WEBSITE... Finally!!!!

YaY I'm totally stoked, finally got myself a website :D

Was meant to be having one professionally made but I'm just to hands on and wanted to design it myself so I could play around with the colour scheme, images and layout. I ideally wanted pink and polka dots but from having feedback its a bit of an eye sore so slick grey and black it is....


www.stephaniedemelzabfashion.com


Now I need new business cards printed!! Excited its all coming together :D

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Debbie Daiquiri.....

After my last illustration of the beautiful Starla Bliss, I had lots of people commenting and asking to get an image of them self vectorised too....

My second vector commission.... The glamorous and sexy model, Debbie Daiquiri.
Debbie's modeling portfolio is growing fast, with stunning images and themes.... I can't wait for her to model my clothes :P

Go check her facebook page out HERE and don't forget to "like"!!!




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Screen Printing

One of my old passions has to be screen printing. I studied it in college about 5 years ago and loved it so much I bought myself a screen and all the inks.
The screen printing process isn't easy without all the expensive equipment that is at college but I still love to cut stencils in acetate and use the old school method!

Here are some tee shirt designs I wanted to try. "Kittenpaw" is the new logo and brand name I'm going for, just as a thing on the side!




If I get enough interest I will definitely get more tee's printed and start designing different logos and designs. The ink didn't hold too well as the tops are ribbed, so next time I will have to use a plain jersey. Next step... Photo-shoot!! So watch this space!

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Illustration of the glamorous and sassy..... Starla Bliss

Starla Bliss; ♥ Burlesque Performer, Hoop Dancer, Gothic/Boudoir Model, Holistic Skincare Professional, Pretty Geeky web-design and Pretty Trinket maker... the list goes on.
This ever so talented lady asked me to "Vectorise" her.... and so I did...



To see more of this shiny star, go to her website Starla Bliss, Where you can view pics, videos of the lady in action and dates to her latest shows!

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For SALE....

What first got me in to Fashion Design is being able to make myself clothes to wear. My fav was little ruffle skirts with gothic and lolita themes that I could dress up with big boots and whatever else I could find in my wardrobe.
Here are 2 skirts which are currently for sale. I need to start up an Etsy account but for now people can contact me via my facebook page here!




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Waiting for Mr Postman....

While waiting for my new polka dot mesh fabric to arrive I have been busy illustrating some new designs. The polka dot fabric is really inspiring me to make a range of sophisticated gothic dresses as well as some other staple garments.
I have been wanting to design a completely black collection and this is my start.
So here is another dress to add to the collection, more illustrations soon as I have the time ^.^



Dress: Black Taffeta, Boned bodice with top layer of polka dot mesh and double puffball skirt.

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Latest Commission...

Burlesque beauty Ruby Rascal has commissioned me to make her a Jessica Rabbit style, sexy dress!

Will be lots of sequins, sexy side slit and a mysterious zip opening ;D



Go check this sexy babe out on facebook..... dont forget to like!!
Pics of the finished dress coming soon....

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Website.......

Coming soon!!


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The Nigel Sweet and Courtney Rendle shoot...

Here are some more pics from the shoot with the talented Nigel Sweet.....






Courtney Wears:
(In order of pics)

• PVC cropped jacket with side slit sequin trousers.
• One sleeved jeweled tee and side curved satin skirt.
• Purple curved cock tail dress.

For more info on the clothes please contact me via my facebook page here.

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New Designs.....

As well as working on bespoke items and commissions I have been busy designing and making a collection of gothic- lolita inspired out fits for my "sub-brand" Kittenpaw...... And the garments will be FOR SALE!!
Here's an ickle teaser... :-p



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